Anantara Chiang Mai Loy Kratong

Loy Kratong & the Festival of Lights

Thailand is known for festivals – there seems to be a different festival every month – but the two most well known festivals are Songkran (April) and Loy Kratong (November). These festivals are celebrated by everyone, and the country usually comes to a standstill for a couple of days, so holidaymakers be warned; If you…

Chiang Mai Map

A little Map of Memories

We all have that special place that brings back beautiful memories. For some that’s walking around the streets of Paris with a loved one, for others it’s exploring a crazy Asian city by scooter or by foot, marveling at the skyscrapers in Tokyo or getting lost along little alleys in Venice. Those memories make us…

Makkha Health & Spa Luxury Chiang Mai

Makkha Health & Spa

On a rainy afternoon in September, I went to visit Makkha Health & Spa, tucked neatly into a small soi in the old city, and a stone’s throw from the Ratchamanka Hotel. Despite Makkha being one of the top ranking spa’s on Tripadvisor I hadn’t come across it during my book research, and it was only…

Luxury holiday chiang mai Thailand

Looking for Luxury in Chiang Mai city?

The new version of the book is available – the ultimate guide to finding 5 star luxury in Chiang Mai city. If you are looking for a holiday to remember, with amazing food, affordable prices and a glimpse into some of the most stunning hotels in and around Chiang Mai city, then look no further.

honeymoon Thailand

7 Reasons to Honeymoon in Thailand

Why Honeymoon Thailand? When most people imagine their honeymoon they dream of white sandy beaches, crystal blue water and a luxurious hotel, complete with five star luxury, bathtubs and a screen door opening straight onto a beach. A chic city break with culture, fine dining and sunset cocktails overlooking city skylines. Others search for adventure,…

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

Possibly the most magnificent and grand hotel in Chiang Mai, if not in Thailand, The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai hotel spans over 60 acres of rice paddies and manicured gardens, and offers one the most luxurious spas you could imagine! The Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai is for than a hotel, its an ancient city filled…

Chiang Mai Luxury

The steps to an Adventure

1.Choose a place, it doesn’t matter where. anywhere in the world, this world for now but maybe in the future we can expand our reach into space. For now pick a place on this planet. Done? Good. 2.Choose a day. Again you can choose any day that exists in the calender, just not February 29th.…